ROH 12th Anniversary
February 21st, 2014
Philadelphia, PA
Estimated attendance: 600-700
Credit: Jeremy Nickerson, Dave Musacrella, OTWT Blog
Pre Show match
Caprice Coleman def Amasis with a top-rope leg lariat
Cary and Kevin Kelly are in the ring. Kevin Kelly asks Philly fans to watch the “language” and the “middle fingers” for the cameras. Scarlett Boarduex is the ring announcer due to Bobby Cruise not being at the show.
10 bell salute for the passing of Ryu Nakata.
Matt Taven def Silas Young with a frog splash
– Young attacked Matt after the bell. Truth Martini came out and mocked Matt until he got chased away.
THE DECADE (Roderick Strong, BJ Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs) def Mark Briscoe, Adam Page & Cedric Alexander when Whitmer pins Page after the ‘All Seeing Eye’ finisher
– Post match Whitmer and Corino had words.
ROH World TV Championship
“Sicilian Psychopath” Tommaso Ciampa def 2014 Top Prospect Tournament Winner Hanson with Project Ciampa to retain
Michael Elgin def Raymond Rowe with the Elgin Bomb
– before the match Elgin cut a promo saying how ROH gives guys opportunity which is what makes it the one of the best promotions.
– After the match Cole came out to attack Elgin but Jay Briscoe came to the rescue
Why Matt Hardy isn’t at 12th Anniversary
Jay Briscoe def Mike Bennett with the Jay Driller
– Adam Cole had come out to try to distract Briscoe
Nigel is replacing Steve Corino on commentary for the second half
ROH World Tag Team Championship
reDRagon def ACH & Tadarius Thomas when O’Reilly makes ACH tap
First Time Ever in Ring Of Honor
“Phenomenal” AJ Styles def Jay Lethal with the Styles Clash
– Big pop for AJ
– ‘Fire Russo’ chants broke out
Outlaw Inc made their return. They told Scarlett to get out of the ring. “Get out of the ring whore” says Kingston. They claimed they will be adding a member in the future.
ROH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Adam Cole def “Knockout Artist” Chris Hero with a roll up
– Nigel said Bennett, Maria, Jay, and Elgin had left and that there would be a clear winner
– during a ref bump, Hero had Cole pinned and submitted him.
– post match Cole gave Steen the finger
UNSANCTIONED Philly Street Fight
Kevin Steen def Cliff Compton with a package piledriver on a ladder
– During the match Compton nearly pulled a Sabu and dove off a chair over the top rope onto Steen. His foot barely missed getting caught.
– post match Steen says he wants the ROH Title.
– Outlaw Inc was on the ramp cheering for Steen
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PWInsider.com reported that after the show, ROH had a cake to celebrate the company’s 12th anniversary arranged by Joe Koff. Hunter Johnson gave a short speech thanking everyone for their hard work on the show and for all they are doing for the company. He then singled out Joe Koff and Cary Silkin for their roles in keeping the company alive.
Tiger Hatori was visiting at the show last night.
Sorry Philly I feel my match wasn't up to par tonight for such a big show. I promise tomorrow will be different
— Michael Elgin (@ROHMichaelElgin) February 22, 2014